Bangkok High-Rise Collapse and Criminal Negligence Charges

Construction magnate, designers, and engineers surrendered to police on criminal negligence charges for the deadly collapse of a Bangkok high-rise during an earthquake. Premchai Karnasuta, president of Italian-Thai Development Co, and others denied charges. 92 people died in the collapse. Evidence showed building plan did not meet standards. Allegations of irregular documentation and structural flaws have been reported. The earthquake had its epicenter in Myanmar, killing over 3,700 people. Premchai Karnasuta has a history of legal issues, including wildlife poaching.